American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) Practice Exam 2026 – The Complete All-in-One Guide to Exam Success

A traumatic injury to the eye typically leads to physical damage that can manifest in various ways, including conditions such as hemorrhage and laceration. Hemorrhage may occur as blood vessels are ruptured during the trauma, resulting in bleeding within the eye or surrounding tissues. Lacerations can involve cuts to the eyelids, corneal abrasions, or penetrating injuries to the globe itself, potentially resulting in serious complications, such as retinal detachment or vision loss. These conditions are direct consequences of the physical impact that a traumatic injury exerts on ocular structures, making this choice a common and expected outcome of such injuries.

In contrast, decreased tear production, increased peripheral vision, and enhanced color vision are not typical outcomes of trauma. In fact, traumatic injury is more likely to disrupt normal tear function or lead to complications that may impair vision rather than enhance it. Thus, the occurrence of conditions like hemorrhage or laceration stands out as a relevant and frequent effect of eye trauma.